Moscow Flyer will miss King George

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NEITHER of the supercharged steeplechasers who provided the race of the season so far at Sandown last Saturday will be returning to the area on Boxing Day. Moscow Flyer is to miss the King George VI Chase at Kempton in favour of a race at his proven trip of two miles back home in Ireland. Azertyuiop will also stay at the minimum distance and run at Wetherby.

Much had been made of the possibility of either or both horses contesting the Christmas showpiece and the owners had expressed enthusiasm for the idea. Logic has prevailed, however, and short-term regret should